GB boxer Joshua on drugs charge

Britain’s leading superheavyweight prospect for the 2012 Olympics has been suspended by the British Amateur Boxing Association after being charged with a drugs offence.

GB champion Anthony Joshua, 21, will appear in court in London next week accused of possession of an illegal substance with intent to supply.

A spokesperson for the BABA said: 'We have been made aware of an incident involving a member of the GB Boxing Development squad.

'As part of our Athlete Disciplinary Process we are conducting an investigation into this matter and, given the nature of the charge, have suspended the person involved pending the outcome of that process.'